1999-2023
Written by Richard Kaufman, Various
Work of Various
28,000 pages (Stapled), published by Genii
Illustrated with photographs and drawings by Earle Oakes
Language: English
11,178 entries
Cover photograph
Creators Title Comments & References Issue Year Page AA Categories
Shawn McMaster Walking Amid Chaos on Jerry Andrus
Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 68
Shawn McMaster Andrus Optical Illusions
  • Tri-Zonal Space Warper
  • Nuts Impossible
  • Ghost Grates
Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 70
Andrus Magic
Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 71
Jerry Andrus Double Dimension silver dollar appears between two cards, vanishes and reappears
Related to Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 71
Jerry Andrus Acupressure steel ball production from empty hands
Also published here
  • Genii, Oct. 1989
Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 73
Jerry Andrus The Perfect Package flat box is opened, ball appears and vanishes, flat box put in flat envelope
Also published here Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 75
Jerry Andrus Jerry Andrus's Parabox optical illusion
Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 78
Edwin A. Dawes 55. The Literature of Hand Shadows
  • A Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities
Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 82
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Mnemonica: Symphony in Mnemonic Major (Bewitched Music II) by Juan TamarizAlso published here Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 86
Matthew Field (reviewer) Magic That Can Be Performed Anywhere by Jim Cellini Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 91
Matthew Field (reviewer) The Chicago Tapes by Eugene Burger Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 91
Matthew Field (reviewer) The Madness Behind the Methods by Simon Lovell Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 92
Matthew Field (reviewer) 10 O'clock Show by Scott Alexander Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 93
Matthew Field (reviewer) Midnight Show by Scott Alexander Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 93
Matthew Field (reviewer) Magic for the Eyes by Luke Dancy Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 94
Matthew Field (reviewer) The Art of Card Splitting by Marty "Martini" Grams Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 94
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Electric Spider Pen by Yigal Mesika Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 95
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Hot Leads by Jim Pace Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 95
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Magic Smart Coin by Keith Hanshaw, Frank Bianco Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 96
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Final Flashback by Lee Earle, Larry Becker Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 96
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Visual Card Rise by Ron Jaxon Vol. 67 No. 9 Sep. 2004 97
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks
Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • Sock (Penn Jillette)
  • Debunked (Georges Charpak, Henri Broch, 2004)
Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 12
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 15
Paul Osborne PunkinGal
  • Osborne Illusions
Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 16
Harold Cataquet The Seven Deadly Sinns
  • Clever Devil
Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 18
David Regal, David Ben Speaking Volumes
Related to Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 19
Bob Farmer Nine Card Hold'em
  • Flim-Flam: The Way of the Scamurai
  • The Real Rules
  • The Flim-Flam Rules
  • The Scam
Also published here Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 24
Teller Something Up My Sleeve on Penn Jillette's novel "Sock"
Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 26
Jeff Richards It's a Magic-Al World "Magic Al" Garber
Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 36
David Regal, Bruce Cervon Bruce Cervon: A Life in Magic intro and interview
Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 44
Bruce Cervon The Diamond Revelation
Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 72
Flat-Palm to Flat-Palm Transfer
Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 74
Bruce Cervon Unsolved Card Problem "An Effect from The Castle Notes", dated 7/1/70
Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 76
Bruce Cervon "Out of His Mind" OOSOOM version with three spectators and "thought card to pocket" premise
Related to Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 78
Bruce Cervon Pocket Load Ruse spectator checks whether pocket is empty, a coin is inside and removed by performer while loading palmed cards
Also published here Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 80
Edwin A. Dawes 56. The Shadowgraphists
  • A Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities
Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 84
Eric Mead (reviewer) Closely Guarded Secrets by Michael Close Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 88
Eric Mead (reviewer) Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Entertaining With Escapes by Steve Santini Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 89
Eric Mead (reviewer) Knuckle Busters Vol. 4 by Reed McClintock Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 90
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Easy To Master Card Miracles, Volumes 7-9 by Michael Ammar Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 91
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Restaurant Magic of Dan Fleshman by Dan Fleshman Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 92
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Secrets of Silk Magic Volume 2: Silken Sequences and Steals by Duane Laflin Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 92
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Collected Secrets of Lubor Fiedler by Lubor Fiedler Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 93
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Entertaining School Shows by John Zander Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 93
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) MagicBase Integrated Marketing Software by Bob Miller Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 94
David Oliver (reviewer) Your Card Trick by Peter Eggink Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 95
David Oliver (reviewer) Hole In One by El Duco Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 95
David Oliver (reviewer) Alladin by Dominique Duvivier Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 96
David Oliver (reviewer) The Inside Out Mind by Dominique Duvivier Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 96
David Oliver (reviewer) Burning Thoughts by Kevin Wade Vol. 67 No. 10 Oct. 2004 97
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant on "Magicians stop thinking too soon", Michael Weber does OOTW anecdote
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 12
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 15
Roberto Giobbi A New Look at Vice-Versa
  • The Genii Session
two spectators get the wrong card each, then they transpose, thoughts on transpositions
Inspired byAlso published here Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 18
Tony Giorgio Overcoming The Cut
  • The Giorgio Letters
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 20
Alfred Lee Cohen Memoirs of a Magic Dealer
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 28
David Regal, Ian Rowland Speaking Volumes
Related to Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 29
Jamy Ian Swiss Patrick Watson: A Man for All Seasons
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 30
Patrick Watson The Nineties An Excerpt from "This Hour Has Seven Decades: A Memoir"
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 32
Edwin A. Dawes 57. Flights of Fancy and The Road to En-Dor Group Captain Cedric W. Hill, MIMC
  • A Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 38
Richard Kaufman Magic Live! - Introduction and Sunday Evening Coverage
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 46
Joe M. Turner Magic Live! - Monday
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 47
Steve Bryant Magic Live! - Tuesday
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 48
David Groves Magic Live! - Wednesday
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 50
Mark Wilson The Inside Story, Number 10
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 58
Dustin Stinett The Magician: Bill Bixby, Mark Wilson, and the Perils of Network Television
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 60
Ed Robertson The Magician - Commentaries
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 63
Dustin Stinett The Magician: Episode Summaries
Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 88
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Magic Bingo by Mark Wilson Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 94
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Dean's Box by Dean Dill Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 94
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Baxt's Better Newspaper Tear by Robert Baxt Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 95
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Baxt's Lantern Lie Detector Deluxe by Robert Baxt Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 96
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Devil's Hank by Lynetta Welch Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 96
Danny Orleans (reviewer) The Legacy Malini Egg Bag by Lynetta Welch Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 96
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Beer Bottle Gizmo by Lynetta Welch Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 96
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Ideal Ball/Egg Holder by Lynetta Welch Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 96
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Fielding West Comedy Magic Show by Fielding West Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 97
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Jamy Ian Swiss: Live in London by Jamy Ian Swiss Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 98
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Banachek's PSI Series by Steve "Banachek" Shaw Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 100
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Linking Rings: William W. Durbin and the Magic and Mystery of America by James D. Robenalt Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 101
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Gary Plants on the Zarrow Shuffle by Gary Plants (written by Stephen Minch) Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 102
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) How to Persuade People Who Don't Want to be Persuaded by Joel Bauer, Mark Levy Vol. 67 No. 11 Nov. 2004 103
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell (Susanna Clarke)
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 12
David Regal, Joshua Jay Speaking Volumes
Related to Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 13
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 15
Paul Osborne Santa's Seat
  • Osborne Illusions
Santa appears on throne
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 18
Harold Cataquet Improving Your Magic
  • Clever Devil
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 20
Bob Farmer World's Greatest Overhand False Shuffle
  • Flim-FlaMagic
Inspired by Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 22
Richard Kaufman Magicana intro
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 27
Al Schneider Coins Across No. 60
  • The Schneider Technique
three coins and a copper coin
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 27
Al Schneider On the Pop-Up Move with credit information
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 27
Al Schneider Han Ping Chien
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 29
Derek Dingle Derek Dingle's "McDonald's Aces" "Described by Christopher Hanna"
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 30
Philip T. Goldstein Fortune Celler
  • The Other Month
a business card in envelope is introduced, later the number on it is phones and person at other end names a chosen tarot card
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 31
Richard Kaufman The Asian Magicians Association Convention: West Meets East
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 38
Richard Kaufman Tenyo 2005
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 42
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Magician's Matchbox by Tomoyuki Shimomura Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 42
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Mystery Poodle by Gee Mahabir Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 42
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Super Sponge Balls Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 43
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) The Rising Cards by Harry Devano Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 43
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Image Generator by So Sato Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 43
Steve Bryant Phantom Manor: At Home with Amazing Johnathan
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 46
John Lovick Decoding Jon Armstrong
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 52
John Lovick, Jon Armstrong Friday Lunches with Jon
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 55
Jon Armstrong Superhero Theory
Also published here Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 70
Jon Armstrong Gin Picking and Grinning
Also published here Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 78
Jon Armstrong Three-Blank Monte card to wallet finale
Also published here Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 79
Edwin A. Dawes 58. Arabian Nights Enchantment: The Oriental Fantasy of Emerson and Jayne
  • A Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities
  • Addendum 2004
Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 92
David Regal (reviewer) The Little Egypt Book of Numbers by Steve Bryant Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 96
David Regal (reviewer) Connspiracy by Angelo Stagnaro Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 96
David Regal (reviewer) Encyclopedia of Impromptu Card Forces by Lewis Jones Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 97
David Regal (reviewer) The Satanic Book Test by Brad Henderson Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 98
David Regal (reviewer) Theory Into Practice by Brad Henderson Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 98
David Regal (reviewer) The Dance by Brad Henderson Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 99
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) René Lavand: Close-Up Artistry by René Lavand Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 99
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Secrets of Silk Magic Volume 3: Modern Hank Ball Manipulation by Duane Laflin Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 100
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Make It Magic, Volume 2: Fantastic Royalty Free Music for Entertainers by Arthur Stead Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 100
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Make It Magic Performance CD by Arthur Stead Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 100
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) 22 Blows to the Head: Devastating Effects for the Intimate Psychic by Jay Sankey Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 101
David Oliver (reviewer) Phloating Phoenix Pheather by Mike Bent Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 102
David Oliver (reviewer) Heirloom by Jamie Badman, Colin Miller Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 102
David Oliver (reviewer) Book Of Treasures by Ken Scott Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 103
David Oliver (reviewer) Jinks by Gordon Bean Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 104
David Oliver (reviewer) Power Pickpocket by Tom Burgoon Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 104
David Oliver (reviewer) DiVision by Luke Dancy Vol. 67 No. 12 Dec. 2004 105
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks
Related to Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant Al Koran, Rip-Offs
Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 12
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 15
Roberto Giobbi (reviewer) More Study of Magic Literature: The Vernon Chronicles 2 by Dai Vernon (written by Stephen Minch)
- The Genii Session comments on various items from the book
Related to Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 20
Mark Wilson The Vanishing Automobile
  • The Inside Story, Number 11
Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 22
Eugene Burger (reviewer) Supernatural Chicago by Neil Tobin Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 26
Michael Edwards Going, Going, Gone! The Sidney H. Radner Collection & The Great Houdini Auction
Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 34
Michael Edwards Upside Down: The Myth and Mystery of the Water Torture Cell
Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 35
Richard Kaufman Presenting the Tarbell Magic Kit
Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 46
Dustin Stinett Kalin & Jinger: Real Magic and Magic Underground
Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 54
Dustin Stinett Scaring Up Big Numbers "The Magic Underground Transforms Into a Family-Fun Haunt for Halloween"
Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 63
David Groves Magical Vanuatu
Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 78
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) On Palminig by John Carney Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 94
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Magic of John Ramsay Volumes 1 and 2 by Andrew Galloway Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 95
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Done by Misdirection by Manuel Muerte Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 97
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) 10 Ways to Force a Card by Dex Poinjestra Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 98
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Eugene's Last Dollar by Eugene Burger Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 99
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Sucker Silk to Soda Can by Robert Baxt Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 99
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Koornwinder Kar by Dick Koornwinder Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 100
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Naked Angels On Bikes by Paul Harris Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 101
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Seriously Silly by David Kaye Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 101
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Artful Mentalism of Bob Cassidy by Robert Cassidy Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 103
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The RIse of the Indian Rope Trick: How a Spectacular Hoax Became History by Peter Lamont Vol. 68 No. 1 Jan. 2005 105
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • Cheap Laffs
  • Chance (Amir D. Aczel)
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 12
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 15
Paul Osborne Death By Fire: A New Illusion from Start to Stage
  • Osborne Illusions
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 16
Roy Cottee Roy Cottee's Dixie Cuppa Magic
  • Flim-FlaMagic (Bob Farmer)
chop cup routine with paper ball, two apples are produced
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 22
Alfred Lee Cohen Memoirs of a Magic Dealer
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 23
Jon Racherbaumer Memorial: Alton Sharpe
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 24
Richard Hatch "Tell Jack Ruby not to send the letter..." on Alton Sharpe
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 25
Harold Cataquet Strengths and Weaknesses
  • Clever Devil
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 26
Amadeo Swiss Fantasma Ring 257, Las Vegas Honors: Johnny Thompson
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 29
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Thinking in Person: An Evening of Knowing and Not Knowing by Max Maven Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 30
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) David Ben: Tricks by David Ben Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 34
David Ben Ben on Tricks comments on pieces in his show
  • The Rapping Hand
  • The Butterfly and Fan
  • The Symphony of the Rings
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 36
Jon Racherbaumer Romeo Rising on Darren Romeo
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 44
Jamy Ian Swiss Derren Brown "Where the real stuff ends and the cheating begins"
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 54
Jamy Ian Swiss, Derren Brown Interview
  • The Ascent
  • Brown on Blaine
  • Making TV, Making Magic
  • All That and a Live Show Too
  • A Test of the Material
  • Brown in Print
  • Magic with Too Much Meaning
  • A Complete Toolkit
  • Russian Roulette
  • Live and Learn
  • What's in a Claim?
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 59
Derren Brown Cigarette Paper Thing spectator writes a letter on foiled cigarette case paper, performer divines it
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 68
Derren Brown Bermuda spectators imagine a card on blank cards that are divined from the audiences point of view, are really actual cards
Related to
  • "Factory Blanks" (Tom Stone)
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 74
Jamy Ian Swiss Derren Brown Plays Russian Roulette
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 76
Jamy Ian Swiss The Magic of Art on Derren Brown's oil paintings
Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 85
Eric Mead (reviewer) Prism by Max Maven Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 98
Eric Mead (reviewer) Alexander - The Mann Who Knows by Alexander (written by David Charvet, John D. Pomeroy) Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 99
Eric Mead (reviewer) The Quietus of Creativity Volume One by Dean Montalbano Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 101
Eric Mead (reviewer) Charles T. Jordan CD by Charles T. Jordan Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 102
David Oliver (reviewer) Shoe't by Mark Southworth, Mark Mason Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 103
David Oliver (reviewer) Royal Flash by Mark Mason Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 103
David Oliver (reviewer) Make-Up Mirror by El Duco Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 104
David Oliver (reviewer) Coin Flux 2 by Wayne Dobson Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 105
David Oliver (reviewer) On The Case by Steve Gore Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 105
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Easy To Master Mental Miracles Volumes 1-4 by Richard Osterlind Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 106
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Cassandra Deck by Docc Hilford Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 107
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Romaine: The Monarch of Manipulators by Romaine Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 107
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Sleight of Dave by David Williamson Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 108
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Dave 2 by David Williamson Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 108
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Magic Farm by David Williamson Vol. 68 No. 2 Feb. 2005 108
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • Mind Hacks (Tom Stafford, Matt Webb, 2005)
  • The Magician's Study (Tobias Seamon)
  • The Spell of the Sensuous (David Abram)
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 12
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 15
Roberto Giobbi (reviewer) Further Study of Magic Literature: The Vernon Chronicles Volume 2 by Dai Vernon (written by Stephen Minch)
- The Genii Session comments on various items from the book
Related to Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 16
Mark Wilson The Vanishing Automobile, Part 2
  • The Inside Story, Number 12
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 18
Memorial: Johnny Carson
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 21
Walter B. Graham Johnny Carson in Omaha: 1947-1952
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 21
Dustin Stinett Johnny Carson Remembered
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 22
Jamy Ian Swiss The King is Dead on Johnny Carson
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 23
Shawn McMaster, James Burks Martin's Misdirection with Cartoon examples
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 24
James Swain On Writing Mr. Lucky
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 34
James Swain Mr. Lucky An Excerpt from Mr. Lucky
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 35
Brian Sibley A Spoonful of Magic A Conversation with Jim Steinmeyer About Creating Magic for Mary Poppins
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 38
Charles Reynolds Rafael Benatar - Introduction
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 50
Gordon Bean, Rafael Benatar Rafael Benatar - Interview
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 52
Rafael Benatar's Card Magic
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 64
Rafael Benatar Fax out-jogged selection is pushed in deck and appears between sandwich cards held in distance
Inspired by Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 64
Daryl Martinez Convincing Control into Gambler's Cop
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 64
Rafael Benatar The Favorite Cards of my Friends two favorite cards named, performer removes his own favorite card and it is stabbed into deck between named cards
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 66
Bill Simon Business Card Prophecy Move
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 66
Rafael Benatar Once in a Hundred Years four cards touched in in-the-hands spread are the Aces
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 67
Prof. Robert Hellis Hellis Palm Change
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 80
Rafael Benatar On Tabling Double Cards: The Nail and Edge Principle
  • An Exercise
  • With the left hand
  • The Pendular Laydown
  • Sitting Down
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 80
Rafael Benatar Right Between the Eyes spectator divines card from second spectator, then locates card in pocket
Inspired byAlso published here Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 82
Rafael Benatar Top Card Glimpse as deck is put in inner pocket
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 83
Rafael Benatar My Handling of Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 85
Danny Orleans (reviewer) The Shadow Tent by Brian South Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 86
Danny Orleans (reviewer) NapkinRose by Michael Mode Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 87
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Chinese Sticks Precision Magic Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 88
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Precision Hot Rod Precision Magic Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 88
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Bite Coin Precision Magic Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 88
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Al Schneider Technique Volumes 1 to 4 by Al Schneider Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 89
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Award Winning Card Magic of Martin A Nash, Volumes 1-5 by Martin A. Nash Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 90
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) David P. Abbott's House of Mystery by David P. Abbott (written by Teller, Todd Karr) Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 91
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Magic of Ascanio: The Structural Conception of Magic by Arturo de Ascanio (written by Jesús Etcheverry) Vol. 68 No. 3 Mar. 2005 94
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks
Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant Colonel Shaw, Mazda Magic Shop
Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 12
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 15
Paul Osborne Twisting The Aces
  • Osborne Illusions
girl appears behind some giant-sized cards
Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 16
Bob Farmer Aces At Any Number
  • Flim-FlaMagic
Aces turn face up in different parts, they're lost, a named Ace is found at named position, lost again, then all four Aces are found at another named position
Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 18
James Burks Martin's Misdirection cartoon
Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 19
Harold Cataquet Memories
  • Clever Devil
Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 22
Jon Racherbaumer (reviewer) About Close-Up Card Magic by Harry Lorayne Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 24
Harry Lorayne 4x4 Magic Square Breakthrough??
  • The Strategy
  • The Patterns
  • Columns
  • Diagonals
  • The Four Corners
  • Spectator Choice - He Selects a Total
  • Playing Cards
  • With Dates
Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 26
James Swain (reviewer) Steve Forte's Casino Game Protection by Steve Forte Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 36
David Acer, Romaine Romaine: The Monarch of Manipulators
Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 46
David Acer The Magic of Romaiine
Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 53
Romaine The Blow Vanish ball temporary held in elbow
Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 53
Romaine Wandering
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 54
Barry Wiley The Indescribable Phenomenon "The Early Years of Spiritualism and Anna Eva Fay"
Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 54
Romaine, Tony Kardyro Double Kicker card is found reversed at spelling position via push-through failure
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 56
John Lovick The Love Tapes - By Steven Banks and Penn Jillette
Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 90
David Regal (reviewer) The Dave Campbell Legacy by Dave Campbell (written by Peter Duffie) Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 94
David Regal (reviewer) Random Acts of Magic by David Acer Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 94
David Regal (reviewer) Inside Out by Christopher Taylor Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 95
David Regal (reviewer) A Darker Light by Ronald J. Dayton Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 96
David Regal (reviewer) The Ostrich Factor by Gerald Edmundson Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 96
David Regal (reviewer) Devious Deceptions by Steve Skomp Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 97
David Regal (reviewer) The Book That Doesn't Exist... And More! by Gregg Webb Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 97
David Regal (reviewer) The Yankee Collector, #11 by Ed Hill, Andrew J. Pinard Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 98
David Regal (reviewer) Ultimental by Jheff Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 98
David Regal (reviewer) Subtle Miracles by Peter Duffie Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 98
David Oliver (reviewer) Dancing Cane by David Mann Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 99
David Oliver (reviewer) Dancing Cane 101 DVD by David Mann Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 99
David Oliver (reviewer) Ace Oddity by Peter Eggink Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 100
David Oliver (reviewer) Drop Dead Queens (An Oder To Dr. Daley) by Jeff Pierce Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 100
David Oliver (reviewer) Co-inci-menntal by Mark Leveridge Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 101
David Oliver (reviewer) Shattered by Chance Wolf Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 102
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Best of Jean-Jacques Sanvert, Volumes 1-4 by Jean-Jacques Sanvert Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 102
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Ellis in Wonderland by Tim Ellis, Sue Anne Webster Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 103
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) 24 Years of Living Next Door to Ellis by Tim Ellis, Sue Anne Webster Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 103
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Runaround Sue by Tim Ellis, Sue Anne Webster Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 103
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Desert Brainstorm, Volumes 1-3 The Arizona 6 1/2 Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 104
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Secret Sessions by Various Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 104
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Watch Magic by Oz Pearlman Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 105
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Rat Pack by Curtis Kam Vol. 68 No. 4 Apr. 2005 105
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant on exposure
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 12
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 15
James Burks Martin's Misdirection cartoon
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 15
Roberto Giobbi Charlie Miller's Wisdom - Part One
  • The Genii Session
Inspired byRelated to Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 16
Tony Giorgio Did Walter Scott Go For The Money?
  • The Giorgio Letters
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 22
David Acer Magicana
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 26
Derek Dingle Derek Dingle's Magazine Miracle "As Told to Jerry van de Sande"
signed card in envelope, magazine and page chosen, the signed card is found there and the page is missing from the magazine and found in the envelope
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 26
Derek Dingle Licked at Last Steal card apparently put in envelope, stolen back to deck
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 26
Lee Sailor Dyslexic Coins Across three coins, humorous presentation
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 28
Double Click Pass
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 29
Gordon Bean Splitting The Difference applying Gilbreath Principle to Kennedy's routine
Inspired by
  • "Red and Black" (John Kennedy, Genii, Vol. 52 No. 9, Mar. 1989)
Related toVariations
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 29
David Acer, Michel Huot Caught In A Brainstorm
  • Confessions of a Road Warrior
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 30
David Acer, Rick Bronson Flatline marker is squashed flat between the hands
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 31
James Swain Shuffle Tracking
  • The Card Expert
Combination Aces with red-black separation climax
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 32
Mark Wilson The Aquarian Illusion
  • The The Inside Story, Number 13
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 36
Danny Orleans The Magic Pro Magic Wand uses for the small toy wands that spring open
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 46
Dustin Stinett 37th Annual Academy of Magical Arts Awards Show and Banquet
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 48
Elizabeth Warlock, John Fisher John Fisher: Television's Man of Magic
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 62
Edwin A. Dawes 59. Ionia and the Family De Vere
  • A Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities
Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 90
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Complete Workers Ebook by Michael CloseAlso published here Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 94
Danny Orleans (reviewer) PictoTranspo by Gene Anderson Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 98
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Hypercards by Andrew Mayne Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 99
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Ghostly Linking Finger Rings by Joe Porper, Pete Biro Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 99
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Dan and Dave System by Dan Buck, Dave Buck Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 101
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Unreal Work by R. Paul Wilson, Jason England Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 101
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Cheat (Special Edition) by Richard Turner Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 102
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Signature Magicians Series: Alex Elmsley Workshop and Lecture by Alex Elmsley Vol. 68 No. 5 May 2005 102
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant Mike Rogers
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 12
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 15
James Burks Martin's Misdirection cartoon
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 15
Paul Osborne Cleopatra Returns
  • Osborne Illusions
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 18
Harold Cataquet Clever Devil
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 20
David Acer Magicana
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 22
Shoot Ogawa Call To Order triumph shuffle with in-the-hands faros
Variations Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 22
Shoot Ogawa Incomplete Faro Display not the Goodwin/Jennings Display
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 23
Michael Rubinstein Marked Bill Through Coin
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 24
Richard Sanders Pile of Change spectator holds out some change, performer takes a penny and changes it into a quarter and hands it back
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 26
J. B. Bobo Bobo Switch
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 26
Euan Bingham Uprising variation of the Tom Ellis/Wesley James Loading move sequence
Related to Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 27
Al Schneider Big and Little Magic
  • The Schneider Technique
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 28
Bob Farmer Skull Scavenger
  • Flim-FlaMagic
spectator cuts shuffled deck in quarters, cuts off cards of one pile, thinks of a card, and assembles everything, with some questions "do you see your card?" the card is found
  • Two Questions
  • The Last Question
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 29
David Regal, Jason England Speaking Volumes
Related to Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 32
Jim Steinmeyer Chung Ling Soo: A New Look at an Old Mystery
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 44
Paul Critelli, Joan Caesar In Flight with Joan Caesar
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 82
Eric Rose Jules Lenier: Full Time Pro
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 84
Edwin A. Dawes 170. Ionia, The Goddess of Mystery: The Mysterious Frank J. Goldsoll, Son-In-Law Of Charles De Vere
  • A Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 92
Edwin A. Dawes 194. Frank J. Goldsoll Revisited: Charles De Vere's Con-Man Son-In-Law
  • A Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities
Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 93
Eric Mead (reviewer) Sleight of Mind by Ian Harling, Martin Nyrup Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 96
Eric Mead (reviewer) Edward George Brown - A Magical Life by Edward G. Brown (written by Paul Gordon) Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 98
Eric Mead (reviewer) Percy Naldrett: A Man of Sussex; Conjurer and Poet by Percy Naldrett (written by Paul Gordon) Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 98
Eric Mead (reviewer) The Final Picture (a.k.a. Sabaroset) by Rick Maue Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 99
David Oliver (reviewer) Ghostly Pocket Hank by Lynetta Welch Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 100
David Oliver (reviewer) Nun None by Michael Mode Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 100
David Oliver (reviewer) Mastermind Magic Dream Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 101
David Oliver (reviewer) A New World by Dean Dill, Michael Weber Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 101
David Oliver (reviewer) The Exchange by David Goring Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 102
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Falkenstein and Willard: Masters of Mental Magic, Volumes 1-3 by Glenn Falkenstein, Frances Willard Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 103
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Fantasy in Black, Volume 1 by Dondrake Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 103
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Art of Levitation, Parts 1 & 2 by Dirk Losander Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 104
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Incomparable Finn Jon by Finn Jon Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 105
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) A Day with Salvano (Losander's Recollection Series, Part 1) by Salvano Vol. 68 No. 6 June 2005 105
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 12
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 15
James Burks Martin's Misdirection cartoon
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 15
Roberto Giobbi Charlie Miller's Wisdom - Part Two
  • The Genii Session
Inspired byRelated to Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 16
Mark Wilson The Aquarian Illusion in Las Vegas
  • The Inside Story, Number 14
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 18
Alfred Lee Cohen Memoirs of a Magic Dealer
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 22
David Acer Magicana
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 26
Guy Hollingworth Erdnase Sideways
Inspired by Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 26
Jacky Kahan Spellboundless
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 28
Matthew Dowden Shrinkage top card on deck visually shrinks, one-handed top palm
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 29
Andrew Baroch The Mintalist chosen number appears on Listerine breath strip
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 30
Max Maven The Ruling Class
  • The Other Month
spectator moves fingers together under ruler, where they end up is predicted by length of pencil
Inspired byAlso published here Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 32
David Regal, Dan Garrett Speaking Volumes
Related to Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 33
Pete McCabe Conveyor Belt
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 33
John Lovick Money Changes, Everything An Excerpt from "Switch: Unfolding the $100 Bill Change"
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 36
John Lovick, Mike Kozlowski, Roger Klause, James Lewis, Michael Ammar, Bruce Cervon, Michael Weber, Jamy Ian Swiss, Gregory Wilson, Jay Sankey, Paul Gertner Performance Issues and Answers comments on each question by several of the listed creators
  • Top Tip or Not to Tip?
  • "Bill Switch" or "Bill Change"?
  • What's the Best Way to Learn the Bill Switch?
  • Fast or Slow?
  • Do You Justify the Folding?
  • Is There a Magic Moment?
  • Can You Create Belief, or Do People Always Know You Merely Switch Bills?
  • Any Final Thoughts?
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 36
John Lovick Miscellaneous Ideas intro
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 37
John Lovick Giving Away Money
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 37
R. Paul Wilson, Jeff Ezell Gift Certificates, Coupons, Keno, Lotto, etc.
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 39
Michael Weber Ma Bill bill to phone bill
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 40
John Lovick, Harry Anderson Harry Anderson and his World of Magic
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 48
Max Maven With Jasper in Magicland on Jay Marshall
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 66
Teller Introduction on Jay Marshall
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 67
Max Maven, Jay Marshall Jay Marshall - The Genii Interview
Also published here
  • Genii, July 1996
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 79
Max Maven Postscript, May 2005 on Jay Marshall
Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 82
Gregory Wilson Benjagami presentation for bill change
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 85
Norm Barnhart George Washington's Special Talent presentation for bill change
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 86
Gregory Wilson Faux Flaw presentation for mis-made bill
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 86
Michael Weber Torn & Restored Misunderstanding
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 87
Brian Campbell Picture Perfect photo of spectator appears on bill
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 88
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Indescribable Phenomenon by Barry Wiley Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 90
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Billion Dollar Bunko by Simon Lovell Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 91
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Small but Deadly by Paul Hallas Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 93
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Weapons of the Card Shark by Jeff Wessmiller Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 94
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Very Best of FL!P by Flip Hallema Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 96
Danny Orleans (reviewer) "Toony Angel" and "Cardtoon" DVD by Dan Harlan, Mike Maxwell Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 98
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Overboard by Paul Stone Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 99
Danny Orleans (reviewer) Slither by Rob Bromley, Mark Mason Vol. 68 No. 7 July 2005 100
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 10
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Practical Card Palming by Bob White Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 11
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) The Albert Goshman Lecture by Albert Goshman
International Magic
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 11
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • Everyday Mind Reading (William Ickes)
  • Eyeing the Flash (Peter Fenton)
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 12
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 15
James Burks Martin's Misdirection cartoon
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 15
Paul Osborne The Noma Illusiion
  • Osborne Illusions
sword cabinet
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 16
Harold Cataquet The Train
  • Clever Devil
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 18
David Regal, Mark Leveridge Speaking Volumes
Related to Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 19
David Acer Magicana
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 24
Alex Elmsley The 4D Card card is tapped through deck and turns over
Related toVariations Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 24
Center Double Lift
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 24
Robert Nordström Full Circle display with key ring
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 26
Al Schneider Reaction Packed!
  • The Schneider Technique
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 27
Tyler Wilson Deep Vernon finesse
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 28
Yannick Lacroix Muscle Pass Coin Production
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 29
Tom Stone Venetian Deck sight gag with electric deck
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 30
Bob Farmer Slop Shuffle Royal Flush
  • Flim-FlaMagic
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 31
David Regal The Opposite of a Card Trick card signed on back, psychological face up spread force
Inspired by Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 32
Harry Lorayne, David Regal Psychological Face-Up Spread Force
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 32
Richard Kaufman, Criss Angel Criss Angel: Beyond Houdini
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 42
Richard Kaufman, Dave Baram Dave Baram: The Firm manager of Criss Angel
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 56
Barry Wiley The Piddingtons: You Are the Judge
Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 84
David Regal (reviewer) The Glorious Deception: The Double Life of William Robison, aka Chung Ling Soo by Chung Ling Soo (written by Jim Steinmeyer) Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 94
David Regal (reviewer) Act Two - Theater of the Mind by Barrie Richardson Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 94
David Regal (reviewer) Lorayne: The Classic Collection by Harry Lorayne Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 95
David Regal (reviewer) The Award-Winning Rope Magic of Francis Tabary by Francis Tabary Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 97
David Regal (reviewer) Deep Thought by Greg Arce Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 97
David Regal (reviewer) Simple Minded by Greg Arce Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 97
David Regal (reviewer) Clear Nite by Greg Arce Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 97
David Regal (reviewer) Cash Out by Greg Arce Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 97
David Regal (reviewer) Project Latnem by Andy Hurst Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 98
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Gregory Wilson - In Action, Volumes 1-3 by Gregory Wilson Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 99
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) The Essential Aldo Colombini, Volumes 1-3 by Aldo Colombini Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 100
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) An Introduction to the Shell Game (Shell Game Series Volume 1) by Whit Haydn, Bob Sheets Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 101
Joe M. Turner (reviewer) Ultimate Coin in the Balloon by Michael Bairefoot Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 101
David Oliver (reviewer) Gilligan's Prediction by Rodrigo Romano Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 102
David Oliver (reviewer) The Disposable Deck by David Regal Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 103
David Oliver (reviewer) B-Sandwiched by Peter Eggink Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 103
David Oliver (reviewer) The Wacky Worm by Chance Wolf Vol. 68 No. 8 Aug. 2005 104
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant Slowness, Jucie Deck
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 12
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 15
James Burks Martin's Misdirection cartoon
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 15
Roberto Giobbi The Best Card Trick for Laymen
  • The Genii Session
with Dai Vernon finesses that come from Johnny Thompson
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 16
Edwin A. Dawes 60. Philip Astley: Equestrian and Conjurer
  • A Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 22
David Groves A Hare in the Headlights
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 28
Mark Wilson Performing Tour of China
  • The Inside Story, Number 15
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 34
Richard Kaufman, R. Paul Wilson Paul Wilson's The Takedown
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 46
Carl Mercurio (reviewer) Strange and Unusual Hobbies by Simon Lovell Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 52
Shawn McMaster, Daryl Daryl - Who Is He Among So Many?
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 60
Daryl How That I've Turned 50
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 63
Daryl Ask Daryl several questions answered, starts on p. 64
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 64
David Acer Daryl's Magicana
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 80
Daryl Diminishing Returned number riddle about paying three hotel rooms is illustrated with bills, two bills vanish
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 80
Francis Carlyle Carlyle False Count
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 80
Daryl The King of Queens
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 83
Brother John Hamman Up The Ladder Switch
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 83
Daryl Money Transfer three coins across
Inspired by Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 85
Pop-Up Move
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 86
Tenkai Pinch
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 86
David Regal (reviewer) Daryl's Redesigned Line of Products by Daryl
An Overview
Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 90
David Regal (reviewer) Papa Rabbit Hits the Big Time by Daryl Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 90
David Regal (reviewer) Ultra Monte by Daryl Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 90
David Regal (reviewer) 3 Fly III by Daryl Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 90
David Regal (reviewer) Presto Printo by Daryl Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 90
David Regal (reviewer) Group Session by Daryl Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 91
David Regal (reviewer) Double Crossed by Daryl Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 91
David Regal (reviewer) Daryl's Amazing Acrobatic Knot by Daryl Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 91
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) The Magician and the Cardsharp by Karl Johnson Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 92
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Messing With Minds by James Biss Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 94
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Adventures of 51 Magicians and a Fakir by Angel Idigoras Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 95
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) A Boon for All Seasons by Eric Mason, Barrie Richardson Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 95
Jamy Ian Swiss (reviewer) Full Metal Jacket by John C. Wagner (written by Syd Segal) Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 96
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Tricks to Pick-Up Chicks by Joey Martell Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 97
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) The Albert Goshman Lecture: Live at the Kennedy by Albert Goshman Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 98
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Secret Seminars of Magic, Volumes 1 through 6 by Patrick Page Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 98
Dustin Stinett (reviewer) Practical Card Palming by Bob White Vol. 68 No. 9 Sep. 2005 99
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant
  • Secrets of the Sideshows (Joe Nickell, 2005)
Erdnase authorship
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 12
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 15
James Burks Martin's Misdirection cartoon
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 15
Paul Osborne A Bigger, Better Way to Burn a Person
  • Osborne Illusions
assistant is burned by accident and then found behind the spectator
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 16
Harold Cataquet Should You Be Performing
  • Clever Devil
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 18
Alfred Lee Cohen Memoirs of a Magic Dealer
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 20
David Acer Magicana
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 28
Bob Farmer Mojo Boogie Boxes Two-Box Routine
  • Flim-FlaMagic
coin travel from one coin box to another repeatedly, one in pocket and one on table
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 28
Ray Kosby Influential Choice three indifferent cards are held spread in right-hand end grip and visible change to mates of a selection
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 29
Larry Jennings Optical Add-On
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 30
Ray Kosby One-Hand Palm Transformation cards held spread in right-hand end grip and visible change
Inspired by Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 32
Mike Allee Broccoli and Carrot gag (or if you're lucky prediction) with named vegetable
Inspired by
  • vegetable force in Banachek's "Psychological Subtleties"
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 32
Al Schneider A Marriage of Cards
  • The Schneider Technique
with handkerchief, half deck of double facers and double backers
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 34
David Acer Baptism By Fire
  • Confessions of a Road Warrior
Jay Sankey bad show anecdote
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 35
David Acer Caffeine Overdose exploiting Jastrow/"boomerang" optical illusion with signed cardboard sleeves of coffee paper cups
Variations Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 35
Karl Fulves Moe's Memory two cards are moved
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 36
Richard Kaufman The Remarkable Little Man Pierre Mayer automatons
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 42
Abigail Spinner McBride Spain's National Congress of Magic
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 44
R. Paul Wilson Steve Forte: Catch Me If You Can
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 50
Bill Malone Bill Malone on Steve Forte
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 56
Jon Racherbaumer, Victor Wooten Victor Wooten: Soul Circus Maestro
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 76
Todd Karr Boo! - The Bangs Sisters Paint Your Picture
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 88
Edwin A. Dawes 61. Light and Shadows on Philip Astley
  • A Rich Cabinet of Magical Curiosities
Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 98
Michael Close (reviewer) The Great Lyle by Edwin A. Dawes Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 100
Michael Close (reviewer) Mr. Electric Unplugged by Marvyn Roy Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 101
Michael Close (reviewer) Counthesaurus by Jon Racherbaumer Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 102
David Oliver (reviewer) Matchbox by Dave Forrest, Mark Mason Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 103
David Oliver (reviewer) Signed And Sandwiched by Mark Mason Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 104
David Oliver (reviewer) Stickman Sam by Mark Mason Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 105
David Oliver (reviewer) Tag by Chastain Criswell Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 105
David Oliver (reviewer) Fernando Keops, Volumes 1-3 by Fernando Keops Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 106
David Oliver (reviewer) Extreme Rubber Band Magic by Joe Rindfleisch Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 107
David Oliver (reviewer) Mark Leveridge's Magic Party Video by Mark Leveridge Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 107
David Oliver (reviewer) The Art of Hopping Tables by Mark Leveridge Vol. 68 No. 10 Oct. 2005 108
Richard Kaufman Genii Speaks Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 10
Jon Racherbaumer On the Slant strolling magic, Eric Mead
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 12
Max Maven Monthly Inquisition
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 15
James Burks Martin's Misdirection cartoon
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 15
Roberto Giobbi A Genii Session with Hofzinser
  • The Genii Session
ten presentational ideas/problems
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 16
Jim Steinmeyer The Disembodied Princess
  • The Language of Illusion
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 27
Richard Kaufman Tenyo 2006
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 28
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Crash Dice by Hiroshi Sawa Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 28
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Mystery Triangle by Shigeru Sugawara Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 29
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Fortune Sticks by Toru Suzuki Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 29
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Origami Tube by Toru Suzuki Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 29
Richard Kaufman (reviewer) Cosmosis by Ben Harris Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 29
Simon Lovell (reviewer) The Book of Spirits: Séance at the Boston Mystery Lounge Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 30
"Magic" Christian Stelzel Hofzinser: The Father of Modern Card Magic
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 36
"Magic" Christian Stelzel A Timeline of the Life of Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 48
"Magic" Christian Stelzel The Sleights, Effects, and Routines lists of things that Hofzinser used or invented, with short descriptions
  • Sleights
  • Gimmicked Cards
  • Gimmicks
  • Tricks with Unprepared Cards
  • Tricks with Prepared Cards
  • Tricks with Prepared Decks
  • Card Tricks in Connection with Other Gimmicks
  • Titles of Other Card Tricks Performed by Hofzinser
  • The Hofzinser Card Problems
  • Other Card Tricks Credited to Hofzinser
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 59
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser The Four Kings card thought of, then a spectator extracts it from pocket, three matching cards found, then assembly, four double facers
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 68
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Psychological Fan Force only picture card in group
Also published here Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 68
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser Packet Top Change
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 70
"Magic" Christian Stelzel The Changed Aces reconstructed original Hofzinser Ace Problem, one of two Aces changes into selection, then the other Ace, then both are Aces again
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 72
Two Card Monte Move
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 73
Johann Nepomuk Hofzinser To Think and Forget
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 75
Richard Kaufman The Bottom Change and The Bottom/Top Change intro
Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 78
"Magic" Christian Stelzel The Bottom Change without grip change
Related to Vol. 68 No. 11 Nov. 2005 78
Data entered by Denis Behr.